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Hinamatsuri (Hina Doll Festival) in Hita, where Edo merchants’ life still exist

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Hita is a place which flourished in Edo period (Samurai Time), about 200-300 years ago.
It was actually the center of Kyushu, culturally, economically and politically,
and still protects and cherishes its tradition, just the way it was.

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Hinamatsuri (Hina Doll Festival) i(Feb.15-Mar.31) is the event you can enjoy the most beautiful season of Hita, by seeing traditional hina dolls.

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If you would like to take photoes with Hina Dolls, Tenryo Hina Jinya (0973-22-2456) is the best place, with about 2,000 traditional and modern Hina Dolls.

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There are other places you can enjoy Hina Dolls displayed in old merchant houses, though photo taking is usually not allowed.

and having special Hina Lunch at Shimaya (0973-24-0851)

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and shopping !!

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With my friends, in front of her shop, `Iwashi Club’, which deals with beautiful Japanese hand-made crafts.

About Hinamatsuri (Hina Doll Festival)

It is called Hina Matsuri in Japanese, and is a traditional event held on March 3rd, wishing for girls’ health and happy marriage. We display Hina Dolls and have a family party. Kyushu is called `a land of Hina’, and is the best place to enjoy Hina Doll Festival.

*Hita is only an hour from Fukuoka airport by express bus.

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March 2, 2007 - 9:08 am
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